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    Sony Vaio Model VGN-SR390 upgrade to W7?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Mike45, Feb 16, 2011.

  1. Mike45

    Mike45 Newbie

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    Does anyone have any experience with this model. I purchased it in July 2009 and have numerous sofware issues. It is running on Vista Ultimate. I am considering upgrading the op system to Windows 7. Does anyone know if it is compatible and also is it worthwhile to upgrade. :confused:
     
    Mike45, Feb 16, 2011
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  2. Primes

    Primes Notebook Deity

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    It shouldn't be a problem. Win7 is fully supported.

    get the drivers here: Sony eSupport - VGN-SR390 - Software Updates & Drivers

    I would do a clean install instead of upgrading over vista which means back up everything you want to keep, then when installing win7, let it format the vista (c :) partition. ya it will totally wipe the hard drive but will run better in the long run. you also wont have any of the sony pre-installed bloatware to deal with.

    after you install win7, install the sony drivers from that website in this order:
    (they need to be installed in the correct order)

    utilities, utilities update, shared library, firmware extention parson, hdd protection, both memory card drivers, bluetooth, fingerprint scanner driver, audio drive
     
    Primes, Feb 17, 2011
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